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Chocolate vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Roe different?

  • Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roe is 471% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 109 times more Manganese than Roe. While Chocolate contains 1.419mg of Manganese, Roe contains only 0.013mg.
  • Roe has less Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Roe
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +941.6%
Contains more Magnesium +461.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +57%
Contains more Copper +703.1%
Contains more Manganese +10815.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Selenium +1623.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +941.6%
Contains more Magnesium +461.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.5%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +57%
Contains more Copper +703.1%
Contains more Manganese +10815.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Selenium +1623.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Roe
Contains more Vitamin A +506%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1008%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4917.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +506%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1008%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4917.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Fats +280.1%
Contains more Carbs +3085.9%
Contains more Protein +486.5%
Contains more Water +5944.3%
Contains more Other +52.9%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +280.1%
Contains more Carbs +3085.9%
Contains more Protein +486.5%
Contains more Water +5944.3%
Contains more Other +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.7%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Roe
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Roe Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 1.92g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 28.62g Roe
Fats 31.28g 8.23g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 1.92g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 204kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Roe
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 28mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.77mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 26mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 559mg 283mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 117mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.28mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.128mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.013mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 50IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 8mg 479mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Roe
Saturated Fat 18.519g 1.866g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 2.129g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 3.404g Roe
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Chocolate
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.653g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.